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Explore a New Genre – Episode 262
How do you explore a new book genre? Mackenzie walks through several practical tips on how to brave a new genre. - - Show Notes:relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ - - Music by Leo Discenza - Our Sh
“I don’t have time to read.” – Episode 261
Why do people always say they "don't have time to read"? MacKenzie discusses her own experience with this phrase and what she thinks rests behind it in common discourse. - - Show Notes:relevanceofl
What to Read Next – Episode 260
How do you decide what to read next? Do you have a reading list you (arbitrarily) use? If so, do you choose books for your current stage in your reading journey, or for your ideal reader? In this fift
Nonfiction I Love – Episode 259
What is the nonfiction scene like these days? Today Mackenzie delves into four categories of contemporary nonfiction she reads and loves: biology/natural sciences, essay collections, books about writi
Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 258
How do you speed readand read slowly? This week, Mackenzie explores different reading modes, whether they be ultra-fast and word-count dependent or slow and deliberate. - - Show Notes:relevanceofl
Book Stacking – Episode 257
How do you read a book every week? In this episode, Mackenzie details her self-developed method of "book stacking", that is, a process for intentionally reading multiple books at a time. - - Show No
Return – Episode 256
Mackenzie makes her return with a discussion of her "whys" behind podcasting and literature. - - Show Notes:relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ - - Music by Leo Discenza - Our Show:relevanceofliter
Book Systems – Episode 255
Mackenzie takes a personal look at her reading habits from the past few years and sets systems for the new year. - - Show Notes:relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ - etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit - patr
“The Force of Such Beauty” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 254
MacKenzie reviews the third book by one of her all-time favorite living authors: "The Force of Such Beauty" by Barbara Bourland. - - Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ - etsy.com/shop/thee
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury – Episode 253 | Horrifying Classics
After Mackenzie's second F451 read, she had to review it on the show. - - Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ - etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit - patreon.com/relevanceofliterature - - Music b